This post was sponsored in part by BODYARMOR. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If we’ve met or you follow me on social media you KNOW that the holidays are my favorite time of year. The music, the gatherings, the movies, the treats! Yes I make a point to love and enjoy them all. However I also know I [...]

Looking for a quick, affordable weeknight meal that your family will enjoy? Take the classic flavors of fried rice and improve the nutrition stats by using Farm to Family by Butterball ground turkey, brown rice, and frozen vegetables. This recipe is great for a crowd too, because by using voluminous foods like brown rice and vegetables and affordable lean proteins [...]

Fall is almost here! Whether it’s back to school, pumpkin everything or football you’re excited for there’s plenty to look forward to around the corner. That could also mean busy school weeknights and fun weekend gatherings. I’m working with Butterball Farm to Family turkey to share a zesty recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners or an easy appetizer for your [...]

This post was sponsored in part by BODYARMOR. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Back to School can be a great time to get back into a healthy routine for kids AND parents. Sometimes, however back to school can mean ‘back to chaos.’ Parents might find “ME” time at a premium. Parents (and yes I’m talking to myself [...]

Foods nourish our bodies but can they protect us from the harmful rays of the sun? Research shows that while foods won't surpass sunscreen in terms of protection, there are certain foods than can boost your body's ability to avoid the harmful effects of the sun. I sat down with BayNews9 recently to talk about some of the foods. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zEGopsZ0Ys [...]

Are you at a happy weight? Or are you always talking yourself into trying a new diet and then rationalizing why it didn't work for you or why you can 'cheat' and then feeling bad when you don't stick with a diet that was too restrictive to start with? Does your current weight ever make you upset? Do you run [...]

This post was sponsored in part by BODYARMOR. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Have you heard of a ‘sweat rate’? Do you know how to find yours? Today’s post will explain what a sweat rate is, how to find an estimate of yours and tips for getting back lost electrolytes. As an outdoor runner and Florida [...]

We all know that feeling. Wake up the morning (or 2 mornings) after a great workout, put your feet on the floor, and try to stand up. Ouch. Yup, you have some sore muscles. Just try to walk down the stairs. Owwwchihuahua. Recently I got a Twitter question about muscle soreness. Here's the 411 on muscle soreness AND what you [...]

This post was sponsored in part by BODYARMOR. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As a Mom the expectations are high. You’re supposed to ‘bring it’ every day and help your kids succeed. The same is true when you have young athletes. Moms are the shuttle driver, cheerleader, organizer, and mobile chef. I’m excited to partner with BODYARMOR sports [...]

Slow cooker apple pie oatmeal is a make ahead breakfast that is filling and full of long-lasting energy from oatmeal and digestion boosting fiber. Plus apples and cinnamon taste amazing together! In this recipe I use the slow cooker to get the benefits of steel cut oats. Steel cut oats are technically not that much different from rolled oats nutritionally, [...]

About Carissa

Carissa Bealert is an Orlando based Registered Dietitian with a diverse background in nutrition, fitness, and television hosting. Carissa excels in integrating her passion for nutrition with her on-camera experience to deliver nutrition messages that are evidenced-based, approachable, and can lead to long-term results.